I am fortunate to have an amazing and motivated team. It takes a lot more than staying late, working weekends, or taking on an industrious project to faze them. But even highly motivated people need an extra boost of motivation on an on-going basis. One of the challenging parts of a leading team is being aware enough to determine precisely when that boost is necessary.
The key is being proactive. Turn off the distractions (here is one idea, Why All Leaders Should Delete Facebook) and get closer to the work environment (Get out from behind the desk). Once the distractions are out of the way, it’s easier to realize when to pull the right levers. Then you can focus on increasing motivation levels in order to produce optimal results.
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing- that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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